17 Amazingly Easy and Inexpensive Curb Appeal DIY’s

Upkeep on your home is a never-ending task.  One of the most important things to stay on top of when it comes to the beauty of your home is it’s initial curb appeal.  It is the first impression that people have of your home upon arriving, so why not make it (and keep it) the best it can be.

However, that’s sometimes easier said than done.

What is curb appeal anyways?

Curb appeal is like the Instagram filter for your house – it’s all about making your property look as visually appealing as possible from the street. You want to make sure your house is the envy of the neighborhood, not the eyesore.

It’s like giving your property a makeover so it can put its best foot forward and attract all the right attention.

So, break out the power washer, paint brushes, and landscaping tools, because it’s time to turn your property from a before photo to an after photo. And remember, when it comes to curb appeal, the bigger the better – unless we’re talking about weeds, then definitely go for smaller.

Can you really do it on the cheap?

Of course there is a cheap and easy way to enhance your property value by improving curb appeal! It’s called “the power of deception.”

Hear me out: if you can’t afford to do a major renovation or hire a landscaping team, you can always give your property a little facelift with some clever illusions. For example, you can paint the front door a bright and bold color, which will make the house look newer and fresher. You can also use optical illusions to make your yard look bigger than it is, like planting bushes or shrubs in the front corners of your property to create a visual boundary.

Another trick is to add outdoor lighting, which will not only make your property look more expensive but also make it more secure.

And finally, you can always rely on the oldest trick in the book: distract from the flaws. By adding a fountain, a birdbath, or even a whimsical lawn ornament, you can divert attention away from any unsightly features and make your property look more charming and unique.

So go ahead and fake it ’til you make it, and let the power of deception enhance your curb appeal!

These 17 tips from Listotic.com can be more than extra handy for you if you have a few undone projects around your home.  Browse through the list and see if any of them can help you with your to-do list.

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Any curb appeal jokes?

Umm.. maybe? 

1. Why did the gardener break up with his girlfriend? She kept saying he needed to improve his herb appeal!
2. Why did the house go on a diet? To improve its curb appeal!
3. How do you turn a boring front porch into an exciting one? Add some porch-swing votes!
4. Why did the real estate agent cross the road? To get to the other curb!

Ok, we will stop.